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Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today dedicated two new ‘Schools of Eminence’ to the public in Kidwai Nagar and Miller Ganj in Ludhiana, taking the total number of Schools of Eminence in the district to 16. Equipped with modern classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratories, auditoriums, and other advanced facilities, these new campuses are part of the Punjab Government’s concerted efforts to strengthen government education and provide world-class educational infrastructure to students.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann made a big claim

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that continued investment in education has taken government schools to new heights. He added that improved infrastructure, foreign teacher training, and modern teaching methods have steadily increased parents’ confidence in government schools. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Punjab has jumped from 27th place to first place in the country in the field of school education, reaffirming his government’s commitment to building a healthy, educated, and drug-free Punjab by providing quality education to every child.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann interacted with students and visited classrooms and laboratories. The Chief Minister spent considerable time with the students while visiting the newly inaugurated ‘School of Eminence’. He inspected the classrooms, science laboratories and other educational facilities and took stock of the modern infrastructure, while also interacting with the students about their studies, scientific experiments and learning experiences. Bhagwant Singh Mann also met the teachers and school staff and appreciated their dedication towards strengthening the state’s education system.

During the Chief Minister’s visit, many students enthusiastically sought autographs from him, while some presented him with hand-drawn sketches and paintings as a token of love and respect. During the event, the parents of a student presented the Chief Minister with a bouquet of flowers and praised the revolutionary efforts being made by the Punjab Government under his leadership to transform the education sector.

Sharing glimpses of these historic moments, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann wrote on his X handle, “It is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction for me to inaugurate the new ‘School of Eminence’ building in Ludhiana today. The excellent academic environment of our government schools is inspiring students to leave private schools and take admission here. Punjab today ranks first in the country in the field of school education and this year 882 students from our government schools have cleared the NEET exam, while more than 125 students have cleared the JEE Mains exam. By providing quality education to children, we are building the ‘Rangle Punjab’ that our children dream of. Inquilab Zindabad.”

Here is the Hindi translation of Part 2, keeping the order and style of the original press release intact. Addressing the public meeting, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Today is a historic day for the people of Punjab, especially the residents of Ludhiana. Two new ‘School of Eminence’ buildings are being dedicated to the public in Kidwai Nagar and Miller Ganj. With these two new schools, Ludhiana now has 16 Schools of Eminence, making it the first district in Punjab to have the highest number of Schools of Eminence.”

The Chief Minister said, “After leading Punjab’s industrial revolution, Ludhiana is now emerging as a leader in the state’s education revolution as well. The School of Eminence model has largely bridged the gap between rich and poor in access to quality education. Today, children from ordinary families are getting facilities that are better than many private schools.”

He further said, “These schools are playing a vital role in fulfilling the dreams of children from economically weaker backgrounds by providing them quality education.” The Chief Minister said, “The School of Eminence located in Kidwai Nagar has been constructed at a cost of Rs 10.62 crore. The new building has been constructed in an area of ​​more than 8300 square yards and has a total of 60 rooms, including 27 classrooms, seven modern laboratories, a library, Principal’s room, a state-of-the-art auditorium with a capacity of 500 students and nine toilets.”

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The School of Eminence at Miller Ganj has been constructed at a cost of Rs 3.48 crore. This new building has been constructed in an area of ​​more than 1800 square yards and has a total of 22 rooms, including 11 classrooms, seven laboratories, the Principal’s room and six toilets. An elevator has also been installed here for the convenience of the students. Earlier, a state-of-the-art School of Eminence building has also been inaugurated in Indrapuri, Ludhiana.”

He further said, “Indrapuri School is equipped with premium facilities, including a swimming pool and a tennis court. The student strength here has increased from 1320 to 1788, which is a clear evidence of the growing confidence of people in government schools.”

The Chief Minister said, “The infrastructure of 200 government schools in Ludhiana district has been extensively upgraded. Nearly three lakh students are studying in government schools across the district. Now 16 Schools of Eminence, 11 Schools of Brilliance and 35 Schools of Happiness are functioning in Ludhiana.”

He further said, “The state government has given top priority to education and has taken several historic initiatives in the education sector with the aim of transforming people’s lives. Permanent solutions to poverty and social evils are not possible through free facilities or subsidized schemes alone. Education is the only powerful medium that can elevate people’s living standards and free them from this vicious cycle. Therefore, the government is continuously striving to further improve the level of education and empower the common people.”

The Chief Minister said, “As a result of the State Government’s sustained efforts, Punjab has surpassed states like Kerala, Maharashtra, and Delhi to reach the top spot in primary and middle school education. The State Government has strengthened primary and middle education, strengthened the education system, introduced smart classrooms, and provided modern training to teachers. As a result of these efforts, Punjab is performing exceptionally well in the field of school education. The latest data released by NITI Aayog also confirms this achievement, showing that Punjab has surpassed Kerala, Maharashtra, and Delhi to achieve the leading position in primary and middle school education.” Here is the Hindi translation of Part 3 (last part), keeping the order and style of the original press release intact.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “For the last four years, the state government has focused on teacher training, modern teaching methods, and smart classrooms, and today Punjab has reached the top position in the country in this field. It is noteworthy that earlier this position was held by Kerala, but now Punjab has achieved the first position by a huge margin. Many such efforts will be made in the future as well. Education is that light which dispels darkness and brightens the future of the society and the nation, hence the state government is giving top priority to the field of education.”

He said, “Our government firmly believes that every child, regardless of their economic background, has the right to quality education. Concrete efforts are being made to further enrich the education sector. All government initiatives are aimed at ensuring that children from ordinary families have access to the same opportunities as other children. Education is the most effective means of empowering future generations and building a prosperous Punjab, and the state government will leave no stone unturned to further strengthen this sector.”

The Chief Minister said, “When I assumed office, Punjab ranked 27th in the country in school education. It is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that today the state has reached the first position in this field. In 2021, only 80 students from government schools passed the NEET exam, while in 2026, this number has increased to 881, which is the biggest achievement in the history of government schools in Punjab. Punjab has also taken a lead in organizing parent-teacher meetings in government schools, which saw the participation of approximately 2.4 million parents. Free bus service is being provided to students of approximately 20,000 government schools, including 12,000 girl students.”

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “155 students from Ludhiana have cleared the JEE and NEET exams, while 47 students have succeeded in the Punjab State Talent Search Examination. Last year, 201 students from Ludhiana represented the district at the national level in various sports competitions. They brought glory to the district and the state by winning a total of 25 medals, including seven gold medals.”

Earlier, Malika Singh, Keshav Kumar, Rahul, Aishpreet Kaur, Aksha, Saurabh, Aradhana, Jasdeep Kaur, Lavi, and other students praised the Chief Minister for his innovative initiatives that are giving a new direction to the education sector. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, Chief Secretary K.A.P. Sinha, and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.